Description: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently present with complex communication challenges. This workshop will review evidence-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention strategies for building communication competence with individuals with ASD. The workshop covers a variety of topics related to making data-driven clinical decisions about the assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD who may benefit from AAC intervention.

The speaker will review the major language development milestones and the communication processes associated with ASD. In addition, procedures to identify a starting point for language intervention using manual communication boards and/or voice output AAC systems will be discussed. Evidence on AAC strategies will be compared and contrasted. Tool and resources for monitoring results will be highlighted.

A comprehensive overview of the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) program will be presented.  Participants will become familiar with a systematic approach for developing more proficient communication. LAMP strategies support: 1) use of a variety of communication modes which may include AAC, speech production or a combination; 2) language expression beyond the one word level; and 3) individuals with ASD being empowered by communication.

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the three major language transitions and communication processes associated with ASD.
2. Recognize the role of readiness to learn and shared focus in the implementation of AAC with individuals with ASD.
3. Discuss the importance of using core vocabulary and stable button locations on devices to develop motor patterns and automaticity for individuals with ASD who use AAC.
4. Identify evidence-based intervention strategies for building language competence with individuals with ASD who use AAC.
5. Evaluate strategies and tools to monitor gains in language and communication treatment.
6. Identify steps for getting started and preparing AAC intervention for a client with ASD who uses AAC

 

Additional Information:
www.start-centre.com

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CEUs
AAC Institute has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This activity is offered for up to 2.6 CEUs.

To register for CEUs, download the Session Attendance Report Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2010-Singapore-Lastname-Firstname.xls.

(Use your name in the file name.) Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. This is a spreadsheet file (.xls). If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.

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Evaluation and Learning Assessment
Please take a moment to download, complete, and return the Evaluation and Learning Outcomes Form. After completing the form, save it, attach it to an email message, and send it to ceus@aacinstitute.org.

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If your information checks against the participant list, a certificate will be emailed to you. Questions and comments can be directed to: ceus@aacinstitute.org